Origin
Madagascar
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Green
Streak
Reddish, Brown
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.842.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
O = brownish gray; E = gray
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.79-1.8071.571-1.597
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Spiritual Enlightenment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Spiritual Enlightenment